Food and Nutritions
Vitamin D | The key is balance
What is the right amount of vitamin D your body needs? Experts do not agree. The truth is that if you do not consume what is necessary can be harmful, but if you eat too much too. Here we tell you why vitamin D is important and how you can get it.
More is not always better. In the case of vitamin D for example, it is very necessary to keep bones strong and healthy, eating more does not mean that it is better to prevent cancer or other conditions. Even consuming too much could cause other problems such as kidney damage (kidney), and some even believe that increases the risk of pancreatic cancer.
But we must not consume little vitamin D. This can lead to bone diseases (such as osteoporosis and rickets) but also may increase the risk of developing certain cancers, autoimmune disease, depression, heart disease and type 1 diabetes in children, among other health problems. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Incorporate Fruits and Vegetables Into The Diet
It is clear that for someone who has never eaten vegetables routinely find unappetizing green salad, which is why it is important to start with small portions at first and gradually increase amount. For example, a cup of spinach, lettuce and chard, ration may well be dressed with balsamic vinegar or cider vinegar and some sesame seeds or nuts, can take the same measure in a rich vegetable soup.
Another interesting option, especially to attract children, the fruit is cut into small cubes or spheres, so that they find funny and “they are not afraid. If you combine colors and shapes on a plate, the results beat expectations. Read the rest of this entry »
The Fruits
They are generally very low in calories and virtually no fat, in addition to its carbohydrate content is not very important. Here are some of the best examples and its contributions to agency:
Plum. Optimizes the metabolism of carbohydrates, reduces stress, prevents the entry of bacteria into the body, strengthens the immune system (the one who defends us from infection) and favors the elimination of liquids.
Peach. Its main contribution of iron and vitamins C and E, is gentle laxative, notably the skin clean and very low in calories is recommended in many diets to lose weight.
Strawberry. It protects the immune system attacks bacteria, relieves digestive disorders, stimulates cell growth, strengthens skin and hair, bones and blood regeneration, and prevents against cancer and atherosclerosis (the gradual loss of elasticity of artery walls). Read the rest of this entry »
The Vegetables
The presence of vegetables in the diet is not always a value estimated as the benefits to the body that have been identified not only consumiéramos get if foods of animal origin.
Plants and vegetables can be classified into: roots (carrots, cabbage and radish), stems (celery), leaves (chard, spinach and lettuce) and fruit (tomato, tomato, cucumber, avocado). Particularicemos in some of them to expand our knowledge:
Avocado. Prevents heart disease and circulatory system, as it prevents the rise in levels of blood fats, plus it helps reduce cholesterol. The nutritional content is high, since they are part of the proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals. Read the rest of this entry »
Fruit and Vegetables: Instant Health
Junk food is fierce opponent of fruits and vegetables, which are rejected by children and adolescents. Poor eating habits, lack of variety in the combination and to the way of presenting are causes of this behavior.
Surely you’ve witnessed how foreign tourists eagerly consume Mexican fruits and vegetables because of its place of origin does not exist or are considered exotic.
Needless to say we squandering its wealth and its great-tasting nutritious because, ironically, prefer to adopt eating patterns elsewhere, mostly American.
The truth is that while many people know that these foods slow aging and organic deterioration, reducing the risk of heart problems and even help prevent cancer development, are consumed in small quantities. Read the rest of this entry »
Vitamin A
It is known in two forms: retinol (from animals) and beta-carotene (from plants). Retinol has the ability to improve night vision because it is transformed into a substance called retinal (hence its name), which participates in the hearing process. The beta-carotene (also called pro-vitamin A), is an antioxidant that is responsible for reducing cell death caused by environmental pollutants, which can prevent diseases like cancer.
Its use must be accompanied by proteins, because otherwise it would hamper blood transport and metabolism.
It is a fat soluble vitamins (soluble in fat) is also required to:
- Bone development.
- Growth.
- Maintain proper respiratory mucous membranes of eyes, skin, hair and nails.
- Prevent the occurrence of respiratory infections. Read the rest of this entry »
OATS – The Fullest Cereal (III)
Several Presentations
The most commonly found in supermarkets is oats in flakes, which are nothing else than the crushed seed and husk, so it retains its properties. They can be eaten raw or cooked, alone or in combination water, vegetables, fruit and yoghurt, to cite only some examples, but is most commonly made with milk and sugar, or to find important ingredient in crackers, multigrain bread and porridge for babies.
A peculiar form of consumption of oats is water, which you get when you boil two tablespoons of flakes for five minutes in a liter of water rights. After cooled, filtered and sweetened with honey, so use it to accompany food or quench the thirst. Read the rest of this entry »
OATS – The Fullest Cereal (II)
All this makes the oat has numerous applications and advantages:
It is ideal for people suffering from physical exhaustion for his activity as athletes, children, students, and for those who feel tired, lacking in strength and stress. This is because their carbohydrates, used by the body for energy, and B complex vitamins, which contribute to the smooth functioning of the nervous system and calm the anxiety.
Slimline and even helps control weight, because it contains fiber that satisfies the appetite for a long time and helps reduce fat absorption in the intestine.
It is a good ally against constipation, diarrhea and heartburn, thanks to the protective effect of fiber and beta-glucan in the walls of the intestines and digestive system in general. Read the rest of this entry »
OATS – The Fullest Cereal (I)
Besides being a valuable source of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and protein, oats has proved very useful for those suffering from digestive problems, obesity, diabetes or high cholesterol.
Documents and archaeological research has shown that oats (Avena sativa) is known since ancient times by man, but also indicate that not all ancient cultures gave the same value it had a high regard for its adaptability to adverse weather and its usefulness in the preparation of soup, crackers or bread, while for others it was simply inconceivable idea of ingestion. Read the rest of this entry »
What is Food Allergy? (II)
Who is mostly at risk of food allergy?
People with a family history of allergy, atopic and those with previous reactions have unexplained increased risk of food allergy.
How is it diagnosed?
A patient with the above symptoms after eating some food you should see your allergist and confirm the suspected allergy by history, skin tests, blood tests and a controlled exposure tests, as deemed appropriate by this professional.
How is it treated?
The only treatment so far is prevention, strictly avoiding the allergy-causing food. It is therefore necessary to consider: Read the rest of this entry »